The members of Florida-based alternative rock band The Hails first began playing together as high schoolers in Miami before officially forming the band while attending the University of Florida. While there, the college atmosphere became inseparable from their work, with their official bio stating that they turned “the tattered carpeting and beer bottle lined shelves of their shitty college house into a distinct, refined sound.” The Hails’ most recent album, last year’s What’s Your Motive, brought the band into a new echelon with the success of its song “Stay.” Joining The Hails on this Southeast tour is Oceanic, an indie pop trio from Charlotte, NC. Oceanic’s debut album No, Human came out in 2023, and the band developed a cult following across the country as it toured dozens of cities in the wake of its release. Oceanic is known for its high-enthusiasm performances that often incorporate artistic visual effects and lots of personality.
WHO: The Hails, Oceanic
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
HOW MUCH: $19 (adv.), $21
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